Written by Nick Gillie, also an
actor in the film, this look at California junkies
in a stormy halfway house tries to keep tabs
on a diverse array of recovering addicts.

The drug culture must increase
testosterone levels because the residents
fight a lot, to the accompaniment of thumping
rock music. When the same crowd finds
religion, the soundtrack mellows out with
songs such as Jane Siberry's “Calling All
Angels.” Truth be told, there's not much in
between these two extremes. “Never Get Outta
the Boat” seems like an infomercial for some
hallelujah 12-step program.
Starring Nick Gillie, Darren Burrows and
Sebastian Roche. Directed by Paul Quinn.
Written by Nick Gillie. Produced by Joana
Vicente, Jason Kliot and John Cusack. A Lot
47 release. Drama. Unrated. Running
time: 109 min.